Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bee-3fb0-7137-af90-9dd745407dc0/driver-training-appliances-ojeu-award awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Driver Training Appliances OJEU - AWARD [Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service](https://tendernation.io/buyers/royal-berkshire-fire-and-rescue-service) Estimated value Not stated Published 18 Nov 2016 Deadline Closed 10 Jul 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service have a requirement for two driver training vehicles. These vehicles will be used for both emergency response and LGV driver training including LGV Category C driving tests. As well as driver training there is also a requirement for the vehicles to be capable of carrying bulky operational equipment for major incidents if required. To meet the dual role requirements these vehicles will need to have a curtain sided body to enable the ballast to be loaded and unloaded for driver training purposes (in the form of water filled IBC’s) which can be easily removed to carrying operational equipment. As the vehicles will be used for emergency response driver training, they should perform (acceleration, speed) and have the same driving characteristics (handling, size, operational weight) as the majority of the front-line fire appliances currently in the fleet (Scania P270). It should be capable of seating 4 personnel (including the driver), preferably in a crew cab. The vehicles must also meet the minimum requirements for LGV Category C driving tests which are: • Minimum vehicle length of 8m • Minimum vehicle width of 2.4m • Minimum MAM of 12 tonnes • Fitted with a tachograph • Have a closed box cargo compartment at least as wide and as high as the vehicle cab • Minimum real weight (operational weight) of 10 tonnes • Minimum load of 5 x 1000 litre semi-transparent plastic IBCs filled with water Read full description ## CPV classification Emergency vehicles Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/139a80c0-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/royal-berkshire-fire-and-rescue-service) [Sector More Transport equipment & vehicles tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/transport-equipment-vehicles) ## More tenders like this [Fire engines – Löschfahrzeug mit Bergeausrüstung LF-B · Marktgemeinde Natternbach · 11 days left · 30 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-3f0d-7330-9b63-15c71c296ead/austria-fire-engines-loschfahrzeug-mit-bergeausrustung-lf-b) [Driving simulators – Dostawa i zakup symulatora ciągnika rolniczego, kombajnu zbożowego, ładowarki teleskopowej, wózka jezdniowego (widłowego) oraz samochodu osobowego w jednym urządzeniu – 2 sztuki · Zespół Szkół Centrum Kształcenia Rolniczego Im. Władysława Grabskiego · 35 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-3fb8-726c-b5f9-207c29d0524c/poland-driving-simulators-dostawa-i-zakup-symulatora-ciagnika-rolniczego-ko) [Miscellaneous spare parts – Mercedes Benz transporto priemonių atsarginės dalys · Gynybos Resursų Agentūra Prie Kam · 7 days left · 26 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-2a19-7030-8c6b-4ec58460f4ff/lithuania-miscellaneous-spare-parts-mercedes-benz-transporto-priemoniu-atsar) [Special-purpose motor vehicles – Road-Rail Truck with Rubber Tyres and Rail Wheels · Pääkaupunkiseudun Kaupunkiliikenne Oy · 43 days left · 1 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-14f3-71d6-a448-343d9d1a19a7/finland-special-purpose-motor-vehicles-road-rail-truck-with-rubber-tyres-and) [Motor vehicles for the transport of goods – Timmerbil JGY · Upphandlingskontoret · 30 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-0c3d-711e-a061-282eb71f83ed/sweden-motor-vehicles-for-the-transport-of-goods-timmerbil-jgy) [Control, safety or signalling equipment for roads – Acord cadru de furnizare și punere în funcțiune de echipamente și dotări suplimentare, aferent obiectivului de investiții „Supraînălțare treceri pietoni și intersecții în vecinătatea unităților de învățământ și a zonelor aglomerate · Sector 3 Al Municipiului Bucuresti · 36 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-5cd1-7175-8971-1cd72f0b2a0c/romania-control-safety-or-signalling-equipment-for-roads-acord-cadru-de-fur)